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Gordon S. Backus 1915–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Aug 1915

Birth Location: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan

Death Date: 28 Oct 1968

Death Location: Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Father: Johnson Backus

Mother: Alma Schultz

Spouse(s): Eleanor Swanson

Children(s):

In 1915, Gordon S. Backus entered the world in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, born to Johnson Seward Backus And Alma Bertha Schultz. In 1920, Gordon S. Backus resided in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan. In 1930, Gordon S. Backus resided in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan. Gordon S. Backus married Eleanor Swanson. Gordon S. Backus passed away in 1968 in Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Gordon S. Backus entered the world in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, born to Johnson Seward Backus And Alma Bertha Schultz.
  • In 1920, Gordon S. Backus resided in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan.
  • In 1930, Gordon S. Backus resided in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan.
  • Gordon S. Backus married Eleanor Swanson.
  • Gordon S. Backus passed away in 1968 in Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johnson Backus
1880–1967
Birth Location: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan
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Alma Schultz
1883–1972
Birth Location: Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan
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Spouses(s)

Eleanor Swanson
1913–
Birth Location: Casnovia, Muskegon, Michigan
ES

Children(s)

Gordon Backus's Ancestors

Self
Gordon Backus
1915–1968
Birth Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Parents
Johnson Seward Backus
1880–1967
Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan
Alma (Bertha) Schultz
1883–1972
Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan
Grandparents
Ira (Chandler) Backus
1844–1924
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan
Angeline (Elizabeth) Hadley
1856–1946
Washtenaw County, Michigan
John (W.) Schultz
1862–1940
Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan
Emila (M. 'Amelia') Ollenkircher
1862–1923
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Gordon Backus
1812–1893
Mary Hall
1814–1854
Stephen Hadley
1821–1901
Calista Barringer
1829–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850

Gordon Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1915
27 Aug 1915
Birth of Gordon S. Backus in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 5
Gordon S. Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 15
Gordon S. Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 20
Gordon S. Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 25
Gordon S. Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 27
Gordon S. Backus resided here in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
1968
28 Oct 1968
Age 53
Death of Gordon S. Backus in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan
Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1915
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T627_1823; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 81-10
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T625_799; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 142; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 1029; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 623.0.
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T625_799; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 142; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 1029; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 623.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T627_1823; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 81-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T627_1823; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 81-10

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brighton, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1968
    Event Place: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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